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"The Perfect Couple" is the tenth episode in the first season of the Fox drama series The O.C.. The episode aired on November 12th, 2003.

Synopsis[]

Ryan and Marissa have been dating for a week and make an effort to take things slow despite the pressure they are facing to take the next step. Summer tries to deny her feelings for Seth. Kirsten becomes worried about Sandy's professional relationship with Rachel. Ryan spots Julie with someone new and does his best to keep things sane at the Cooper's charity event.

Plot[]

This episode opens with Marissa and Ryan making out in the pool house. Marissa starts to get a little uneasy on how fast they are moving and Ryan recognizes this and slows down. Ryan asks her what time she needs to be home and she already was supposed to be. Marissa gets up and grabs her shoes when Ryan grabs her by the waist and takes her shoes from her. Ryan says she should call and tell her dad she will be late but Marissa says its a school night. Ryan says its too bad she doesn't live next door anymore and Marissa lays her head on his chest and says she would have to talk to her mom in order for that to happen. Ryan strokes her hair and acknowledges that she still hasn't talked to Julie and Marissa gets all worked up. Ryan calms her down and says that they could spend a whole night together. Marissa doesn't say anything until Ryan says how they could go out on their first official date. Marissa agrees and they continue to make out some more until Kirsten walks in on them. Kirsten apologizes and Marissa gets up to leave and they all awkwardly say bye to each other. Kirsten then says how it never happened with Seth.

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Ryan and Marissa are finally dating.


The next morning, Kirsten tells Sandy how she walked in on Ryan and Marissa. Sandy says how he knew Ryan and Marissa would end up together eventually. Kirsten asks Sandy to "talk" to him about having it in the house. They argue about how much the lawsuit has gotten in their way of spending time together. They plan on having a date later that night and start making out in the kitchen until Ryan walks in on them this time. Ryan apologizes about last night when Seth walks in asking what happened and Kirsten is telling Sandy to talk to him. Sandy, Ryan, and Kirsten all head out to leave Seth wondering and he says that he is just there for the comic relief

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Sandy and Kirsten plan their date for the night.

At Harbor, Seth asks Ryan what exactly Kirsten caught him and Marissa doing. Ryan says nothing and Seth asks if they have done it yet. Ryan says they haven't even had their first date. Seth then asks Ryan if he has done it before and Ryan gives him a look that basically says yes. Seth tells him he didn't want to assume since he doesn't have much experience of his own. Seth asks him if it was awesome to which Ryan asks which time. This conversation turns into a realization that Ryan has a lot more experience than he originally thought. Summer and Marissa are talking about if her and Ryan have done it yet. Marissa says she doesn't know if she is ready yet when Summer says that Luke already took care of it. Marissa points out how that ended things badly. She goes on to say how her and Ryan are still getting to know each other and are going on their first date soon. Summer and Marissa join Ryan and Seth when they ask the guys what they are talking about. Seth lies and hypes up the date Ryan has planned and leaves with Summer for class.

Sandy and Rachel make progress with the case and Sandy says they will deal with it tomorrow since he has a date with Kirsten. Rachel then says that Sandy is "cheating on her with his own wife" ..... ew. Rachel says he should go but mentions their settlement conference that is taking place the next day. Sandy gives in. Kirsten goes to talk to her dad, Caleb, when she finds Julie talking to him. Julie tells her how Caleb saved the benefit for the children's hospital event. Caleb agreed to let Julie host the charity event on his yacht. Kirsten says she didn't expect this from Julie and she says how she is working on focusing on other people's problems, not just her own. Julie hugs Caleb and leaves. Caleb says that this event will help the company's image as the case continues to tear Newport Group's reputation up. Kirsten says they can have their dinner after all since Sandy is working late. Caleb becomes suspicious of Sandy and Rachel but Kirsten says she trusts him.

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Kirsten is curious about what Julie really wants from Caleb.

Ryan, Seth, and Anna are having lunch talking about what kid of big plans he now has to make for Ryan's date with Marissa. Seth says how he acquired information from Summer about Marissa's preferences of a date. Summer said she didn't know. Ryan says that he has no money or car and that whatever he does, it will disappoint Marissa. Anna then asks Ryan what he usually does on dates and he tells her he has never been one. Ryan leaves them to go to class. Anna and Seth are getting ready to go to class as well when Seth starts talking about Summer. Anna asks for him to stop talking about her and tells him how she feels about hearing about Summer all the time.

Marissa gets home to her dad's to find Julie waiting to talk to her. Marissa is not excited to talk to her mom but is forced to do so. Julie tells her that she is hosting the children's hospital charity benefit this coming weekend. Julie asks if Marissa could go and Marissa denies it at first. Julie tries explaining why important it is for her to go to show that the Coopers are still standing. Marissa then asks her mom why she even cares what other people think. Julie then tells her how sorry she was about the way she handled things at the hospital in The Rescue. She tells Marissa that she was scared and because she was loosing everything at that point. Julie says she blamed everyone but herself and tells Marissa that she wants to feel like a family again and needs Marissa's help.

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Has Julie Cooper changed? Maybe they will find out at the charity event...

Since the charity event the Coopers are hosting is the same night Ryan had this date "planned", Marissa tells Ryan they will spending it there instead. Ryan says how much Julie hates him which Marissa tries to deny. Marissa tells Ryan about her conversation earlier with her mom and how she thinks she has changed. She says how normal her life could be if there was even a small chance that her parents could get back together. Marissa says its times like these when she needs her boyfriend the most. Ryan is confused when she calls him that and Marissa assumed that's what they are. Ryan tells her he just has never been a boyfriend before. Marissa thought he has had girlfriends and Ryan says that's not exactly what they were. Ryan then tells her how "excited" he is for the event.

Seth tells Ryan how Anna thinks all Seth does is talk about Summer which he thinks is crazy. Ryan on the other hand disagrees saying Seth for sure does. Seth says how he hates those kind of guys and continues to talk about Summer. Sandy apologizes to Kirsten about cancelling their date. Kirsten asks what time he got home which was late once again. Kirsten asks if Rachel's boyfriend as understanding as she is to which Sandy tells her that Rachel doesn't have one. Kirsten then says to Sandy that there's people who don't like their life and they end up making work their life. Sandy says it isn't him and tells her he could be home early if their settlement conference goes well. Sandy kisses Kirsten when Ryan interrupts them again. Kirsten asks Sandy if they had the talk and Sandy tells her that he leads by example.

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Kirsten seems to be concerned about Sandy's late nights at the office.

At school, Ryan tells Seth about the Cooper's charity event he is going to with Marissa and his concerns with Julie. Ryan says he doesn't have a choice and calls Marissa his girlfriend. Seth is shocked because he didn't think Ryan did girlfriends, well, have them. Seth then talks about if he should bring Summer and catches himself. Ryan suggests that Seth ask Anna. Seth finds Anna at her locker and he asks her to go with him. Anna first asks if Summer will be there to which Seth says who cares. Then she accepts. At the settlement conference with Sandy, Rachel, Kirsten, and Caleb, they are going over the case when things get heated. Rachel is doing most of the talking while Caleb continues to argue with them, saying he won't sell. Caleb then makes comments about Rachel and Sandy's work on the case together. Caleb then asks Sandy why Rachel is doing all the talking and Sandy says he has never seen someone stoop as low as Caleb. Sandy then tells Caleb he will take him down on the stand when it gets to that point and leaves.

Marissa is looking through her clothes trying to figure out what dress to wear with Ryan in her old room. Ryan tells Marissa how important and public the event is and how he doesn't want things to go wrong just because he is there. Marissa says it will be okay when Julie enters. Julie awkwardly says hi to Ryan and tells Marissa how she could stay there tonight. Julie asks Marissa to see if Kaitlin is ready and leaves Julie and Ryan alone. Julie tells Ryan that they haven't always agreed on things and says sorry to him. This surprises Ryan as she goes on saying how she hopes they can start over. Ryan agrees and Julie hugs him.

Anna and Seth are walking the halls together when Summer joins them. Anna starts to subtly make fun of Summer when Summer asks for his help. Seth tells Summer that he is going with Anna to the charity event then. Summer says she is going to and grabs some random guy, Chip, walking through halls, saying she is going with him. Seth is upset she is going with him when Anna gives him a look. Sandy gets home after everyone already had dinner and asks Kirsten what happened at the conference. Sandy tells Kirsten that if she has a problem with him and Rachel, to go to him not her dad. Kirsten says that he is never home which is why she talked to her dad. Sandy continues to yell at her and she leaves. Sandy turns to Ryan and tells him to never get married. Sandy asks Ryan how it is going with him and Marissa. Ryan says it is going good it's just hard because of Julie. Sandy says if Ryan figures it out to let him know. Ryan goes outside to take the trash out when he sees Caleb next door ring the Cooper's doorbell. Julie comes to the door and kisses Caleb. As they walk into the house together, Julie looks up and sees Ryan.

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Ryan says how Julie has been making things hard with Marissa.

The day of the charity event, Marissa stops by Ryan's pool house as he is getting ready. Marissa starts to thank Ryan about working on things with her mom. Marissa says how happy she is while Ryan continues to be silent. Anna arrives at the Cohens and checks out the house when Ryan and Marissa walk in. Anna and Marissa leave to go to the bathroom when Seth starts yapping. Ryan says he thinks Seth talks just to make sounds sometimes. Kirsten comes in asking if everyone is ready to go when Ryan asks where Sandy is. Kirsten tells him not to ask. Sandy and Rachel are discussing the case over takeout when Sandy tells her he is trying to get out of there at a good hour. Sandy says they need to think of another plan and Rachel keeps saying and talking about anything non-work related. Rachel gets Sandy to eat with her.

The Cooper's charity event is hosted on a yacht. Marissa and Ryan show up together as they greet Julie, Jimmy, and Kaitlin. Ryan spots Caleb and Julie follows his line of sight when a photographer from Riviera asks to take a picture of the Coopers. Julie tells Ryan to join but Ryan says its a family photo and heads inside the yacht. Kirsten finds her dad who asks where Sandy is. Anna and Seth arrive and Seth hugs Caleb and introduces Anna as his date to Caleb. Summer shows up with Chuck and he is rambling about the ocean. Summer asks him for a drink and he heads for the bar while Summer watches Seth and Anna. Julie finds Ryan and they talk about what he saw the night before and for not telling Marissa. Ryan says how excited Marissa is about her mom possibly getting back together with her dad. Ryan then tells her that he isn't okay with lying to Marissa even though Julie is. Julie says how Marissa is her daughter which Ryan shoots back with Marissa as his girlfriend. Julie then tells Ryan to stay out of it.

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Ryan tells Julie he is not okay with lying to his girlfriend, Marissa, about her relationship with Caleb.

Seth and Anna are talking at the head of the boat while Summer watches once again. Marissa sees her and asks how it's going with Chuck. Summer expresses just how bored she is of him and points out how weird she thinks Anna is. Marissa notices her jealousy and tells Summer she likes Seth. Summer denies this and Marissa begins to tease her. Summer says how she can't like Seth Cohen because he is Seth Cohen. Marissa then says that Seth likes her and walks away. Marissa finds Ryan and she tells him how well her parents are getting along. She then tells him how if her dad gets a job, she might be Ryan's neighbor again. Marissa says how she could sneak over and Ryan shoots down the idea. Marissa starts to say how Ryan doesn't understand how important it is and interrupts her saying that he gets it because of his own parents. Marissa says that just because it happened to Ryan doesn't mean that it will happen to her. Ryan then says that they won't get back together and tells Marissa about Julie and Caleb. Ryan apologizes to her and leaves.

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Summer continues to deny her feelings for Seth.

Sandy and Rachel are still at the office talking about the case. They get super close to each other and Rachel says how Caleb accused them of having an affair. Rachel starts to point out how it could totally be true and moves in on Sandy. She nearly kisses him and Sandy stops her and says he needs to go. Back at the event, Anna and Seth are still talking to each other and getting to know one another. Anna says she used to hate Newport but it is now growing on her. She almost kisses Seth and he pulls away, asking if she needs a drink. Anna says yes and Seth leaves to grab a drink while Summer watches and goes after him. Julie begins to make an announcement about how much money they have raised for the children's hospital as Marissa and Ryan listen. Ryan turns to Marissa and says they should leave but Marissa isn't letting her mom get away with it. Summer finds Seth and asks to talk to him. They get of the yacht and Summer kisses him. Seth kisses her back and then Summer stops them. She sinks to the ground and tells herself she likes Seth Cohen. Seth is confused as to what is happening between them and Summer leaves saying she would kill him if he told anyone.

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Summer's feelings for Seth finally surface as she kisses him.

Julie asks Marissa to join her family as she continues to make her announcement. Kaitlin picks the winner for the romantic getaway raffle and Julie gives Marissa the mic to announce the winner. Marissa asks the crowd to give a around of applause for her mom and Caleb. She then says how after all their work, the couple that deserves the getaway is Caleb and Julie. Marissa jokes about how they are the perfect couple and how they have been keeping their relationship a secret. Marissa then says how the secret is out and Ryan continues to watch, quite amazed. Marissa walks out and Ryan goes to find her. Jimmy then says how done he is with Julie and that she is Caleb's problem now. Kaitlin announces the winners of the getaway, Sandy and Kirsten Cohen.

Julie finds Marissa and Marissa says how she lied to her about wanting to be a family again. Julie says she does and that she was going to tell Marissa about it. Marissa asks about her dad and Julie says she will always love him but they don't have a future together. Marissa then tells her they don't either and Julie leaves. Anna fills Seth in about what he missed and she asks where he was. Seth lies to her as he sees Summer who mouths to him to be quiet. Kirsten is talking to Caleb about how much she trusted him and told him about her own life. Caleb then says that she can't blame him and Kirsten says she will no longer be sharing anything with him outside of the office. Kirsten wishes him luck when Sandy shows up but she tells him they are leaving. Ryan finds Marissa and asks if she wants him to take her back to her dad's. Marissa then says she is ready for their first date.

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Marissa tells Ryan she is ready for their first date but they are way past that.

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Ryan and Marissa have the best date ever.

Kirsten and Sandy get home after she tells him what happened. Sandy says how Julie could become Kirsten's step mother. Kirsten also tells him how they won the raffle and Sandy says it would be good for them. Sandy and Kirsten start to make out and Ryan and Marissa are also making out. Ryan says how they are having a pretty good date and Marissa wishes it didn't have to end. Ryan then asks her to spend the night and notices she doesn't answer. Ryan says they don't have to do anything, just sleep. Marissa asks if Sandy and Kirsten are okay with it and Ryan says they haven't had "the talk" yet. Ryan asks her if she snores and Marissa says she doesn't think so. Ryan then says he doesn't usually just sleep and jokes about how he usually just climbs out the window. They laugh and say goodnight. Ryan turns off the lamp and Marissa doesn't let him get off that easily. She tells him she is no longer tired and continues to kiss him saying it was the best date ever.

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